Pray with us

April 2026

Wed 1st At the start of this month  we pray for our relationships with our neighbours in Luton – Luton Borough Council, Luton Town Football Club and the University of Bedfordshire. Pray that we will continue to work well together making Luton a great place to live and work.

Thurs 2nd Today is Maundy Thursday and tonight we are remembering back to the Last Supper and when Jesus washed the disciples feet. Meditate on the events leading up to the Crucifixion. Please sign up if you’d like to be part of this evening.

Fri 3rd Good Friday Today we join with other Christians in Luton for the March of Witness through the town and the Planting of the Cross.  Pray that our witness will cause people to be curious about the Easter Story.

Sat 4th Use this day to quietly ponder the events of the first Easter. Give thanks for Jesus, for His obedience to go to the cross for each one of us and for the forgiveness we now have in Him.

Sun 5th Easter Sunday! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Come to join others from St Mary’s at 6am for the Sunrise Service or 10am Service for our Easter Communion. Be prepared to explain what Easter means for you - to a family member, a friend or neighbour!

Mon 6th Pray for our families on this Bank Holiday. There are so many pressures on families – may this be a day of rest and fun together.

Tues 7th We are still without an Administrator – so the team are carrying extra responsibilities. A revised smaller role is about to be advertised to help with Admin.  Pray that God will prompt the right person to apply.

Wed 8th The Alpha Course has been running for a number of weeks. Pray for each person who has attended the course and has been challenged by Jesus to become followers. Pray that they will experience the joy and freedom that Christ brings to those who give their lives to Him.

Thurs 9th Pray for the  new team that are meeting alternate weeks, preparing to open our doors on Thursdays from May. Pray for the new team as they plan, pray and prepare for this new venture – that many lives will be touched by God as new people walk through our doors.

Fri 10th After the busyness of Easter – pray for Mike, Joseph and Adam as they have a day off today.  May they be rested, renewed and refreshed.

Sat 11th Pray for teachers in our congregation as they prepare to return to school for the long Summer Term.

Sun 12th As these notes are compiled there are wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and many other countries of the world. As we hold our Peace Service today, ask God to restrain evil and for peace to be restored. Pray for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and their work. May God fill them with hope.

Mon 13th Give thanks for our beautiful building that is becoming a sought after venue for musical events. Tonight, Music on Mondays is hosting a concert. Pray for all who come in that they will be struck by the awe & wonder of our building and be curious to find out more about Jesus.

Tues 14th The Friends of Luton Parish Church hold their Annual General Meeting tonight at 6pm. All welcome!  Give thanks for their generosity as they help to maintain our building by holding Fund Raising Events & collecting donations. Could you become a ‘Friend’?

Wed 15th Give thanks for all those who have served the church as PCC members, Church Warden’s and Deanery Synod members. Ask God to guide them whether they should continue in their role, or prompt others to volunteer for these important jobs.

Thurs 16th Please pray for the HR team (Carol, Anne, Lorna, Mike & Sue) today as they meet. They will review policies & job descriptions.

Fri 17th Thank God for the work of The Feast. Pray for Ulrike and Kristina as they bring teenagers from different faiths and cultures to build friendships, explore faith and change lives. Tonight, they are holding a Quiz Night to raise much needed funds.

Sat 18th Give thanks for the new Bishop of St Albans – Rt Rev Dr Andrew Rumsey, as he prepares to  take up his new post in the autumn. Pray for him,  his wife Rebecca, and their family as they prepare to move from Wiltshire to St Albans during the summer.

Sun 19th This morning is the APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) Give thanks for the large number of activities to happen at St Mary’s and all the volunteers who help to make things happen.  Please pray for those elected as PCC members, Church Wardens and Deanery Synod Members as they take on new responsibilities.

Mon 20th With so much going on at St Mary’s it is important that we seek God’s guidance on so many matters.  We bring these to God as we meet for prayer tonight on Zoom at 7.30 or Tuesday afternoons at 4.30. Details of how you can join these are in the weekly email.

Tues 21st The Seekers Group meet this afternoon.  The group consists of older members of our church who find it hard to get out for Church on Sundays. They are a very loyal group – most of whom have been Christians for many years. Pray for them in their later years as life becomes more challenging each day.

Wed 22nd Pray for the St Mary’s Chaplains as they serve each week at Welcome Wednesday and now on Thursdays. Pray that as they talk and pray with visitors, lives would be changed.

Thurs 23rd  Pray for Adam our Youth Pastor, and for our Young People as they meet for Impact tonight. Pray that Adam will inspire them to be followers of Jesus in the tough places - they are under so many pressures of conforming to the youth culture of today.

Fri 24th Please continue to pray for the Adewale Family as Joseph prepares to become Vicar of St Mary’s Church Wooton. Pray for -Martha as she is preparing for her GCSE’s during this transition time; for Titilayo as she is applying for jobs, and for the children as places are found for them at local schools for next term.

Sat 25th Pray for our missionaries sent out by St Mary’s. For Matt & Andrew Vaughan working in Birmingham with Interserve in a busy immigrant community; and for Peter & Becky Clemison in the Philippines with YWAM using Playskills to support struggling families and those who have been trafficked. Pray for the anointing of God’s Holy Spirit on their work.

Sun 26th Give thanks for all the children we have in Young Church.  Pray for Harika as she leads the team of leaders and helpers. Ask God to help them lead the children into a deeper knowledge and relationship with Jesus. Pray that those coming to Young Church will have fun!

Mon 27th  Pray for the ‘Team’ as they meet together every Monday morning to review and plan all that’s happening in the church.

Tues 28th Pray for those God has appointed as our MP’s and Councillors that they will be wise in their decision making for our town.

Wed 29th Give thanks that our building is regularly hired out to local organisations for their events. Pray for Ian as he makes the bookings and sees the event through from start to finish.

Thurs 30th Today we are inviting our Stake Holders to come and share with them our vision for developing the back of the church - to include toilets, a servery for refreshments, a glazed porch inside the west door, and a soundproof room for Mums & Babies. Please pray that they will catch the vision and support us!

Please join in the Prayer Times on Zoom

Monday Evenings 19.30-20.00 & Tuesday Afternoon 16.30-17.00

The link is included in the weekly email or on our Facebook Community page